Liu Qi replied to Liu Xun's declaration of war, and the next day he received a secret letter from Zhang Song, who wanted to use Zhang Song as an insider to capture Luocheng and pacify Yizhou as soon as possible.
Liu Qi laughed and said, "Zhang Song is even more anxious than us."
Fa Zheng said: "Zhang Biejia is in a dangerous situation after all. He will not be at ease until Yizhou is conquered. If you walk along the river frequently, your shoes will get wet."
"Sir, you are right!" Thinking of how Zhang Song was discovered and his entire family was executed because he was eager to report the news, Liu Qi suddenly felt that he was a little too arrogant and asked, "What is the situation in Yizhou?"
Pang Tong replied: "Except for Shu Prefecture, all other places have surrendered and are preparing for spring ploughing. The people are all happy when the government decrees are announced. A group of officials from Jing Province are already waiting in Jiang Province, and they will be appointed as soon as the general becomes governor of Yi Province."
Liu Qi asked Fa Zheng, "Zhang Biejia sent me a secret letter telling me to fight Liu Xun and divide our forces to take Luocheng from a small road, and he will be the internal support. What do you think?"
Fa Zheng pointed to the map on the table and said, "Zhang Yongnian's map is extremely detailed. Luocheng is backed by Mianshan Mountain. There is a small road in the south that leads to the west gate of Luocheng. There is Luofeng Slope here. The terrain is complex. Only two thousand soldiers are needed to guard it to resist tens of thousands of soldiers."
When Liu Qi heard the name Luofengpo, he couldn't help but look at Pang Tong. This was the sad place of the Shu Han camp, no less sad than Maicheng!
The changes in these two places marked a turning point in the fate of Shu Han and also changed the direction of the Three Kingdoms.
If Pang Tong had not died here, Zhuge Liang would not have rushed to Shu for support. With Zhuge Liang in Jingzhou, how could Sun Quan have the chance to stab him in the back
After Liu Bei obtained Yizhou, he sent Pang Tong and Fa Zheng as military advisors to march out of Hanzhong. Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu led the Jingzhou troops to capture Wanluo, and the Longzhong Plan could be realized.
Unfortunately, there is no "if". History has major turning points due to some mistakes that seem impossible to happen in later generations, otherwise they would not become famous scenes recorded in history books.
If everyone could predict mistakes and change the outcome, Yuan Shao would have destroyed Cao Cao at Guandu, Cao Cao would not have been defeated at Chibi and fled to Huarong, and Sun Quan would not have been defeated at Xiaoyaojin...
While sighing, Pang Tong laughed and said, "Luofengpo is quite interesting. It seems that this trip is for me!"
Liu Qi came back to his senses and said hurriedly, "This place is called Luofengpo, and the military advisor's name is Fengchu. It's really unlucky. It's better to send someone else."
Pang Tong laughed and said, "Luofengpo, as the name suggests, is the place where the phoenix lives. Zhang Song chose this place as the meeting place, which must be a hint for me to go and meet him."
Liu Qi frowned and said, "The path is rugged and difficult to travel, and there may be accidents. The military advisor still needs to consult on military affairs, so I will send Zilong and Wang Ping to go!"
Pang Tong clasped his fists and said, "Zhang Biejia has been waiting for us for a long time to find a wise leader. I am the contact person. If I don't go now, he will be disappointed. Besides, for the sake of the Han Dynasty, I will sacrifice my life, so why should I be afraid of a small setback?"
Liu Qi looked at Fa Zheng and asked, "What do you think, sir?"
Fa Zheng smiled and said, "Luofeng Slope is dangerous, but with Zhang Song's support, I don't think it will be a big deal. Fengchu's personal visit not only shows the general's respect for the wise, but also allows him to adapt to the situation. There is no need to be suspicious because of the name of the place."
"I was worrying too much!" Liu Qi shook his head and laughed.
Since he traveled through time, he was able to take advantage of his foresight to gain a foothold in this chaotic world and fight with the princes and heroes, but sometimes he was too cautious and ignored the objective conditions.
Now that Zhang Ren has surrendered, Di Lu, who was trying to stop the lord, has completed his mission, and with Zhang Song as his internal support, the road ahead can be said to be smooth.
Zhang Song and Pang Tong have been planning for Yizhou's affairs for a long time. Now they are about to complete the task and it is time to join forces for victory!
Luofengpo is no longer the place where Pang Tong's fate is doomed, but instead a place for him to achieve great things.
Pang Tong was touched to see Liu Qi was so concerned about his safety. He clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your concern, General. But you can't lead the troops this time. Otherwise, if Liu Xun finds out, he will be alert. I only need to lead a small group of soldiers."
Liu Qi nodded and said, "Military Advisor, your words make sense. Let Wang Ping lead the shield soldiers to escort them."
Pang Tong smiled and said, "The Ba people are the best at crossing mountains and ridges. With their escort, we can be sure of safety."
Liu Qi said: "The purpose of this battle is to win quickly and decisively. It would be best if Liu Xun could be captured alive without resorting to large-scale warfare. What do you two have in mind?"
Fa Zheng laughed and said, "It's easy to hear now, just use the method of provoking him!"
Liu Qi frowned and said, "We have many soldiers who can fight, so we don't have to worry about that. I'm just worried that Liu Xun won't be willing to fight."
Fa Zheng chuckled and said, "Both the enemy and I can be provoked!"
Liu Qi still didn't understand what was going on, but Pang Tong laughed and said, "Liu Xun is young and hot-tempered, and is eager to save face. He will definitely fall into the trap."
At this time, Liu Qi had no choice but to put on a mysterious expression and wait for them to offer suggestions.
Ever since the trajectory of history shifted and his foresight decreased, he found that his brain was increasingly unable to keep up with these people. He took the initiative to put himself in the right position and used the common skill of the lord: not showing emotions on one's face.
I also gradually understood why the top leaders always made the final summary speech during company meetings and discussions, winning applause.
In Luo City, Liu Xun got dressed early in the morning, practiced his spear skills, ate and drank his fill, and was in high spirits, ready for a decisive battle with Liu Qi.
Zhang Song and Liu Qi came to the mansion and said, "Although you have agreed to fight Liu Qi, all is fair in war. This man is always cunning and scheming, so you must be on guard against his tricks."
Liu Xun looked confident: "I will definitely not leave Luocheng this time, let's see what he can do to me!"
Zhang Song said, "There is a small path in the secluded mountains southeast of the city that leads directly to the west gate. This place is extremely important and we must guard against sneak attacks. I will lead an army to guard it. You all must hold Luo City tightly and do not lose it."
Liu Xun waved his hand and smiled, "This path is remote and secret, only local people know it, how could Liu Qi'an know it?"
Liu Qi's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he clasped his fists and said, "What you said makes sense. Now Zhang Ren, Huang Quan, Wu Yi and others have all surrendered to Liu Qi. If any of them know this path and offer a sneak attack, we must be on guard!"
Liu Xun then took it seriously and asked hurriedly, "What do you think, sir?"
Zhang Song replied, "If Liu Qi learns of this route, he will surely send his best troops to launch a surprise attack. We need a great general to defend it, and I'm afraid it must be General Liu."
"How can this be done?" Liu Xun waved his sleeves and said, "General Liu wants to follow me to fight the enemy, how can he go to a remote path? If Liu Qi doesn't come, wouldn't it be a waste of talent?"
Liu Qi also said: "I have to protect the eldest son's safety and cannot leave easily. So we have to choose another captain to go."
Now, all the generals in Yizhou, big and small, have surrendered or fled. Liu Xun has no one left to use except Liu Gui. How can he do these trivial things
Zhang Song clasped his fists and said, "This place concerns the safety of Luocheng. I am afraid that the generals cannot be trusted. Since the two generals want to face the enemy head-on, I have no choice but to go there myself."
Liu Xun hesitated and said, "My deputy has never led an army before, so I'm afraid there will be danger."
Zhang Song twirled his beard and smiled, "If I were to use the army, I wouldn't fight. I would just set up an ambush at a strategic location. When the enemy comes, I would let the front troops pass and shoot them with arrows. They would come but never return."
Liu Xun was delighted when he heard this and bowed deeply to Zhang Song: "Sir, you have worked tirelessly for the state and have not been afraid of hardships. You are truly a role model for Yizhou!"
Liu Qi had previously been dissatisfied with Zhang Song for letting the wolf into the house. Seeing that Zhang Song had offered timely advice and was about to go to the front line in person, he clasped his fists and said, "With you going, sir, we can ensure that nothing will go wrong!"